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navy plans to dismantle the minesweeper that ran aground on a coral reef in the philippine waters. they want to break it up to prevent further damage to a world heritage marine park. there is no anger over the incident. >> the u.s.s. guardian, completely stuck on one of the world's most diverse coral reefs. initially, the americans wanted to save the ship and remove it intact but they now say the best and safest strategy is to break it into pieces. the main priority is to minimize the risk of further damage. something the philippine officials have been quick to point out. >> our first goal is to remove that and make sure there is no more damage. >> the reef is a united nation'' world heritage site in the middle of the sea. one of the best diving spots in the world. marine species congregate around the coral. sharks, turtles, and man to raise our of frequent visitors. the world wildlife fund believe that this has caused extensive damage. "from what we have seen, the damage spans over 1600 square meters. so, the research we have conducted has proven that it produces about 200 metric
navy plans to dismantle the minesweeper that ran aground on a coral reef in the philippine waters. they want to break it up to prevent further damage to a world heritage marine park. there is no anger over the incident. >> the u.s.s. guardian, completely stuck on one of the world's most diverse coral reefs. initially, the americans wanted to save the ship and remove it intact but they now say the best and safest strategy is to break it into pieces. the main priority is to minimize the...
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do we have a commitment to build up the navy? do we have a commitment to strap com so they can continue their missions of deterrence? how do you decide, what is your advice? is that important, would it be a priority and your advice to the president? >> the pentagon is working off the defense act of 2013 which this committee passed. that is the directive that frames the budgetary restraints if sequestration takes effect. that prioritizes what is important, what do you budget for, who what do you finance? we have to manage that. if i'm confirmed then i will be working closely with our chiefs and all of our managers and decision makers on how to do this. i think strat comm is vitally important to the future of this country. it was my position when i was in the senate and long before i was in the senate. of the nine commands, as you know that is one of them, that is a key command. we have to continue to fund our commands and find ways to do that. but that's going to require tough choices and hard decisions. >> right. also, i believe
do we have a commitment to build up the navy? do we have a commitment to strap com so they can continue their missions of deterrence? how do you decide, what is your advice? is that important, would it be a priority and your advice to the president? >> the pentagon is working off the defense act of 2013 which this committee passed. that is the directive that frames the budgetary restraints if sequestration takes effect. that prioritizes what is important, what do you budget for, who what...
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a former navy s.e.a.l. who surviveed four combat tours in iraq and along the way became the most lethal sniper in american military history has been murdered in texas. authorities in lancaster, texas, have charged another former iraq war veteran with killing chris kyle and a friend yesterday afternoon. last year kyle went public with his story showing a riveting account on the battle goudfield in a memoir, "american sniper." he sat down with me, about dangers he could never have matched here the home he was celebrated for the number of kills he made from behind the scope of his sniper rifle. at least 160. a number chris kyle told me a year ago was not the one he focused on. >> if i could figure out the number of people i saved, that's something i would brag about. >> reporter: after leaving the navy nf 2009, he start add security company in his native texas. it was on a shooting range 50 mimes out of fort worth that chad and his friend were chots o shot to death. a former marine arrived with them and killed
a former navy s.e.a.l. who surviveed four combat tours in iraq and along the way became the most lethal sniper in american military history has been murdered in texas. authorities in lancaster, texas, have charged another former iraq war veteran with killing chris kyle and a friend yesterday afternoon. last year kyle went public with his story showing a riveting account on the battle goudfield in a memoir, "american sniper." he sat down with me, about dangers he could never have...
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navy is reports in israeli officials spoke to u.s. a administration officials and informs them they are planning and carrying out an attack on an arms shipments said to be carrying russian missiles destined for hezbollah. if those missiles were surface- to-air missiles, that would be a game changer. it would make it difficult to carry out air operations in northern israel as well as southern lebanon. the israelis are concerned about this. they are concerned about the transfer of chemical weapons from syria to hezbollah and to other groups inside syria and lebanon. they have been making statements about that in the last couple of weeks, saying if the transfer occurs, it could be a line for them. >> israeli officials have been tight-lipped about this incident. they have been speaking about their concerns over syria's dangerous weapons. >> that is right. on sunday, the israeli prime minister, benjamin netanyahu, expressed his concerns. we also had the israeli air force chief talking about the efforts they are making in the north of the c
navy is reports in israeli officials spoke to u.s. a administration officials and informs them they are planning and carrying out an attack on an arms shipments said to be carrying russian missiles destined for hezbollah. if those missiles were surface- to-air missiles, that would be a game changer. it would make it difficult to carry out air operations in northern israel as well as southern lebanon. the israelis are concerned about this. they are concerned about the transfer of chemical...
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. >>> nhk has learned chinese navy weapons radar incident took place more than 100 kilometers away from the disputed senkaku islands in the east china sea. chinese and japanese vessels were navigate ago way from the islands at the time. analysts say both sides may have been seeking to avoid escalating tensions around the islands. officials with japan's defense ministry say that june 30th, a chinese frigate locked weapons targeting on a destroyer. the two ships were reportedly 3 kilometers apart. a japanese helicopter from another destroyer is also believed to have been a targeted by fire control radar from a different chinese frigate on january 19th. the ship was reportedly a few kilometers away. patrol ships of the japan coast guard are assigned to waters near the senkaku islands. china repeatedly sends its surveillance vessels into the area. >>> japan's prime minister is calling what happened at sea regrettable. shinzo abe says this kind of action could trigger unexpected consequences. >> translator: it's deplorable that china carried out this one sided provocative action. just as our
. >>> nhk has learned chinese navy weapons radar incident took place more than 100 kilometers away from the disputed senkaku islands in the east china sea. chinese and japanese vessels were navigate ago way from the islands at the time. analysts say both sides may have been seeking to avoid escalating tensions around the islands. officials with japan's defense ministry say that june 30th, a chinese frigate locked weapons targeting on a destroyer. the two ships were reportedly 3...
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. >> reporter: after leaving the navy in 2009, he started a security company in his native texas. it was on a shooting range 50 miles out of fort worth that kyle and chad littlefield were shot to death. a former marine arrived with them and killed them with a semiautomatic handgun recovered at his sister's house and confessed to the murder before returning home. >> around 9:00 p.m. they spiked his tires. the vehicle was stopped, and he was apprehended without any scuffle or fight. >> reporter: the sheriff says his understanding is that ralph may suffer from mental problems related to his military service but offered no specifics or possible motive. much of kyle's time in iraq was spent providing sniper cover for u.s. troops in some of the war's most intense urban battles. >> every person i killed i have a clear conscience of, because they were actively trying to harm americans, allies or civilians. >> reporter: his skills earned him a reputation with insurgents. >> they put a bounty on your head. >> reporter: they did. you make it through four, five tours in combat and he comes ba
. >> reporter: after leaving the navy in 2009, he started a security company in his native texas. it was on a shooting range 50 miles out of fort worth that kyle and chad littlefield were shot to death. a former marine arrived with them and killed them with a semiautomatic handgun recovered at his sister's house and confessed to the murder before returning home. >> around 9:00 p.m. they spiked his tires. the vehicle was stopped, and he was apprehended without any scuffle or fight....
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navy to fight in world war ii. that was the start of his great career in public service, and john, i am proud to be here by your side. mr. chairman, i spent a lot of time sitting in your seat, and congratulations on not having to do that today -- >> i don't know how long it will last, but thanks for pointing it out. >> you and senator mccain have effectively guided this committee in its important role as an compelling voice for defense. you have managed to pass authorization bills even during contentious times. thank you both for your dedicated service to our nation. i am confident that you and senator inhofe will continue this tradition, and that senator mccain will still be a very, very valuable member and a voice on this committee. i believe our nation is fortunate to have a nominee for secretary of defense with the character and the experience and courage and leadership that chuck hagel would bring to this position. first, chuck is acutely aware that even in an age of rapid technological advances, our military
navy to fight in world war ii. that was the start of his great career in public service, and john, i am proud to be here by your side. mr. chairman, i spent a lot of time sitting in your seat, and congratulations on not having to do that today -- >> i don't know how long it will last, but thanks for pointing it out. >> you and senator mccain have effectively guided this committee in its important role as an compelling voice for defense. you have managed to pass authorization bills...
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navy is planning to take apart a ship stranded on a coral reef. the u.s.s. guardian mine sweeper ran ground earlier this month in a marine park in the sea off the philippine coast. the ship was supposed to be lifted off of the reef but the navy now says that the ship is a complete loss and trying to move it would be too much damage or do too much damage to the coral reef. it is expected to take over a month to take that ship apart. >>> storm 4 meteorologist tom kierein joins us now with a look at this windy day we have out there. >> it has been busy last couple of days. we had weird weather. remember on monday morning, we had icing and then tuesday and wednesday we had it in the 70s. now today we have overnight flooding from heavy rain. strong, gusty winds turning coder. feeling like january again. up and down we go. it is a roller coaster ride. we had some photos sent in by viewers of the flood thing morning. this is balancinger cre ee ee er creek. you can post your pictures to weather@nbcwashington.com. this is in montgomery county near brookville. look at
navy is planning to take apart a ship stranded on a coral reef. the u.s.s. guardian mine sweeper ran ground earlier this month in a marine park in the sea off the philippine coast. the ship was supposed to be lifted off of the reef but the navy now says that the ship is a complete loss and trying to move it would be too much damage or do too much damage to the coral reef. it is expected to take over a month to take that ship apart. >>> storm 4 meteorologist tom kierein joins us now...
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navy to fight in world war ii. that was the start of his great career in public service, and john, i am proud to be here by your side. mr. chairman, i spent a lot of time sitting in your seat, and congratulations on not having to do that today -- >> i don't know how long it will last, but thanks for pointing it out. >> you and senator mccain have effectively guided this committee in its important role as an compelling voice for defense. you have managed to pass authorization bills even during contentious times. thank you both for your dedicated service to our nation. i am confident that you and senator inhofe will continue this tradition, and that senator mccain will still be a very, very valuable member and a voice on this committee. i believe our nation is fortunate to have a nominee for secretary of defense with the character and the experience and courage and leadership that chuck hagel would bring to this position. first, chuck is acutely aware that even in an age of rapid technological advances, our military
navy to fight in world war ii. that was the start of his great career in public service, and john, i am proud to be here by your side. mr. chairman, i spent a lot of time sitting in your seat, and congratulations on not having to do that today -- >> i don't know how long it will last, but thanks for pointing it out. >> you and senator mccain have effectively guided this committee in its important role as an compelling voice for defense. you have managed to pass authorization bills...
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the navy has a good safety record. at this point all they can do is cut up the ship. if they were to drag it off the reef it would cause more damage. they hope to go in with ship-bound cranes, cut up the ship which is mostly wood, lift it and remove it from the reef. i hope the navy will try to compensate the philippines and the world for the loss of precious coral. >> you're talking about a whole eco-system under water. destroyed. >> the most diverse eco-systems in the world are coral reefs. people think it's rain forests or terrestrial environments. it's coral reefs and they are disappearing far too quickly around the world. >> thank you. also, stick around to check out this. this is amazing. i want to show the viewers. these are birds. starlings to be exact. they are flying synchronized here. it looks like dark clouds. this is over israel. we understand they do this to find food and also to be a defense against birds of prey so they appear to be one big mass. have you ever seen anything like it? >> i have never seen anything like this with this species of birds n.
the navy has a good safety record. at this point all they can do is cut up the ship. if they were to drag it off the reef it would cause more damage. they hope to go in with ship-bound cranes, cut up the ship which is mostly wood, lift it and remove it from the reef. i hope the navy will try to compensate the philippines and the world for the loss of precious coral. >> you're talking about a whole eco-system under water. destroyed. >> the most diverse eco-systems in the world are...
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navy plans to dismantle the minesweeper that ran aground on a coral reef in the philippine waters. they want to break it up to prevent further damage to a world heritage marine park. there is no anger over the incident. >> the u.s.s. guardian completely stuck on one of the world's most diverse coral reefs. initially, the americans wanted to save the ship and remove it intact but they now say the best and safest strategy is to break it into pieces. the main priority is to minimize the risk of further damage. something the philippine officials have been quick to point out. >> our first goal is to remove that and make sure there is no more damage. >> the reef is a united nations' world heritage site in the middle of the sea. one of the best diving spots in the world. marine species congregate around the coral. sharks turtles, and man to raise our of frequent visitors. the world wildlife fund believe that this has caused extensive damage. "from what we have seen, the damage spans over 1600 square meters. so the research we have conducted has proven that it produces about 200 metric ton
navy plans to dismantle the minesweeper that ran aground on a coral reef in the philippine waters. they want to break it up to prevent further damage to a world heritage marine park. there is no anger over the incident. >> the u.s.s. guardian completely stuck on one of the world's most diverse coral reefs. initially, the americans wanted to save the ship and remove it intact but they now say the best and safest strategy is to break it into pieces. the main priority is to minimize the risk...
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navy to fight in world war ii. that was the start of his great career in public service, and john, i am proud to be here by your side. mr. chairman, i spent a lot of time sitting in your seat, and congratulations on not having to do that today -- >> i don't know how long it will last, but thanks for pointing it out. >> you and senator mccain have effectively guided this committee in its important role as an compelling voice for defense. you have managed to pass authorization bills even during contentious times. thank you both for your dedicated service to our nation. i am confident that you and senator inhofe will continue this tradition, and that senator mccain will still be a very, very valuable member and a voice on this committee. i believe our nation is fortunate to have a nominee for secretary of defense with the character and the experience and courage and leadership that chuck hagel would bring to this position. first, chuck is acutely aware that even in an age of rapid technological advances, our military
navy to fight in world war ii. that was the start of his great career in public service, and john, i am proud to be here by your side. mr. chairman, i spent a lot of time sitting in your seat, and congratulations on not having to do that today -- >> i don't know how long it will last, but thanks for pointing it out. >> you and senator mccain have effectively guided this committee in its important role as an compelling voice for defense. you have managed to pass authorization bills...
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a former navy seal, the most lethal sniper in u.s. history, killed in texas. 38-year-old chris kyle and another man killed saturday at a gun range. the suspected shootener custody. we are still monitoring the hostage intaigz in alabama. a five yearly boy is being held boy a suspected killer for six days now. police working around the clock to negotiate his safe release. they are expected to hold a news conference this afternoon. >> eric: you know, gun violence is the raging debate right now across the country. this weekend, there are new calls for president obama to intervene in chicago, where shootings have skyrocketed. those demands led by the reverend jesse jackson. he held a march yesterday in honor of the heart-breaking case of a 15-year-old who was the teen at the president's inauguration, who was gunned down and killed by gang member who is fired into a crowd as she talked in a park with friends, a mile from the president's chicago home. the reverend jackson is now live from new orleans. thanks for joining us. >> thank you to y
a former navy seal, the most lethal sniper in u.s. history, killed in texas. 38-year-old chris kyle and another man killed saturday at a gun range. the suspected shootener custody. we are still monitoring the hostage intaigz in alabama. a five yearly boy is being held boy a suspected killer for six days now. police working around the clock to negotiate his safe release. they are expected to hold a news conference this afternoon. >> eric: you know, gun violence is the raging debate right...
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the former navy seal who survived four tours in iraq -- four -- and wrote a best-selling books on becoming a sniper -- the sheriff at the shooting range says christ kyle and a friend were working with this man right here, a former marine named eddie ray rout, and he may have been struggling with post traumatic stress disorder. they seem confident he was suffering with something. whether it was related to combat or not is not matter. he didn't actually serve in combat. cops say this man, eddie ray routh killed the two men, drove off in the former seal's truck and told his sister what he did. we're told the sister then reported it to police and the cops arrestedie routh after a short chase. cries kyle was a highly decorated american hero who recorded more than 150 kills in iraq. he later founded a nonprofit tee voted to helping fellow soldiers cope with visible and invisible wound of war and made sever appearances on this network. >> do you ever now, looking back, have in regrets about anything you did? >> ey, i do. i have some people i could save. >> the americans you couldn't save? >> amer
the former navy seal who survived four tours in iraq -- four -- and wrote a best-selling books on becoming a sniper -- the sheriff at the shooting range says christ kyle and a friend were working with this man right here, a former marine named eddie ray rout, and he may have been struggling with post traumatic stress disorder. they seem confident he was suffering with something. whether it was related to combat or not is not matter. he didn't actually serve in combat. cops say this man, eddie...
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mistakenly cut power between afton costia and navy -- anacostia and navy yard. some people dean richardsed the trains and try -- ditched the trains and tried to walk. you see chaos as passengers tried to get on shuttle buses. this morning, metro it says may have to review procedures with d.c. fire for responding to its train stations. >>> a metro bus is out of service after a stabbing on board. police say a rider stabbed a man twice in the chest last night. the attacker jumped off when the bus got to 11th and h streets in northeast. the victim is now in the hospital. police are trying to determine if the attacker knew the victim or if the stabbing was random. >>> new information on the chain reaction crash on the beltway in prince george's county. we brought you the breaking news yesterday morning. a prince george's county volunteer firefighter is improving after doctors had to reattach his arm. the fire department says 30-year-old lieutenant ryan emmons is in guarded condition. police say a fire truck from lanham hills was trying to make a u-turn on the beltway
mistakenly cut power between afton costia and navy -- anacostia and navy yard. some people dean richardsed the trains and try -- ditched the trains and tried to walk. you see chaos as passengers tried to get on shuttle buses. this morning, metro it says may have to review procedures with d.c. fire for responding to its train stations. >>> a metro bus is out of service after a stabbing on board. police say a rider stabbed a man twice in the chest last night. the attacker jumped off when...
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that left two trains stopped for hours between the anacostia and navy yard stations. some people got off and tried walking. eventually the trains made it to the stations. as you see, the chaos as people tried to board shuttle buses was significant. metro says this incident points to system problems that need to be improved. >>> new information overnight on the chain reaction beltway crash. we brought you the breaking news yesterday morning. a prince george's county volunteer firefighter is improved after doctors reattached his arm. the fire department says 30-year-old lieutenant ryan emmons is in guarded condition. a fire truck was trying to make a u-turn on the beltway when a tractor-trailer rear-ended it. a jeep was also involved. the driver and a passenger in the jeep and the driver in the the remain in the hospital. no word on their conditions. three firefighters were treated and released. >>> today the senate will decide whether the government can continue borrowing billions of dollars without congress' permission. it's set to vote on a bill that would allow the
that left two trains stopped for hours between the anacostia and navy yard stations. some people got off and tried walking. eventually the trains made it to the stations. as you see, the chaos as people tried to board shuttle buses was significant. metro says this incident points to system problems that need to be improved. >>> new information overnight on the chain reaction beltway crash. we brought you the breaking news yesterday morning. a prince george's county volunteer...
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issues began during the evening rush hour yesterday with trains single tracking between the navy yard and southern avenue stations due to an electrical problem near the anacostia stop. the problem had many passengers scared after they saw smoke from a small fire produced by the problem. about 2,000 people were stranded for several hours. >>> it is an american idol shake-up as several golden ticket winners go to hollywood. >> we have a report. >> reporter: it was all miles and happy feet for some talented and lucky idol contestants in long beach and san antonio. >> this is my happiness right here. can you tell i'm happy? >> can you tell i'm happy? >> 8396. this is dim mine. >> i got all four yess from every judge. >> reporter: those not getting a unanimous vote were motivated to prove they belonged. >> i got three yess and one no. >> not all four but they did for her. she is killer. >> i got the split vote. >> nicki minaj, there was something wrong. but she said no. she didn't make eye contact with me at all. >> reporter: preparing for next week's grueling hollywood round is easier sai
issues began during the evening rush hour yesterday with trains single tracking between the navy yard and southern avenue stations due to an electrical problem near the anacostia stop. the problem had many passengers scared after they saw smoke from a small fire produced by the problem. about 2,000 people were stranded for several hours. >>> it is an american idol shake-up as several golden ticket winners go to hollywood. >> we have a report. >> reporter: it was all miles...
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it's cyber warriors people in the medical field that we would need to have all hands on deck to use a navy term. this gets into an emotional arg argument wiquickly why we shouldn't be letting women serve in the military and why they shouldn't be registering. if we tieing citizenship obligation to the ability to defend if whatever capacity you are available the restrictions should be lifted there. >> we have done that through the beginning of time and we haven't that at age 18 to 25. it is potential we would. she is right congress would have to pass a law to make law what the pentagon's policy would do. that's the normal course of order. what normally happens when the pentagon issues a policy they create a report send it over to congress and congress acts based on the recommendation. you tell me. should fathers and mothers at home be preparing themselves for having their soon to be 18-year-olds registers for a draft? >> i don't know how soon something like that would happen. i am the father of two boys. if i had daughters i don't think i would want them to be compelled. you are a lawyer any
it's cyber warriors people in the medical field that we would need to have all hands on deck to use a navy term. this gets into an emotional arg argument wiquickly why we shouldn't be letting women serve in the military and why they shouldn't be registering. if we tieing citizenship obligation to the ability to defend if whatever capacity you are available the restrictions should be lifted there. >> we have done that through the beginning of time and we haven't that at age 18 to 25. it is...
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gregg: chris kyle joined the navy seals in 1999. his 160 confirmed kills is the most in military history. kyle once hit a target from 21 football field away. he received two silver stars, five bronze medals for valor while serving his country. martha: the suspect is said to have suffered from ptsd, post traumatic stress syndrome. it's estimated 26% of the veterans from the vac and afghanistan wars may have ptsd. from '04 to '09, 25% of vets treated by the va have had some form of what is described as post traumatic stress syndrome. gregg: the debate over reducing gun violence is topping the agenda. the u.s. that will meet to dozen proposals on gun control. martha: it many a new workweek. happy monday. it's the first day on the job for the nation's new top diplomat. we saw the cheerful good-byes john kerry had to the senate last week. now he's secretary of state. he will be speaking to the employees there. it seemed like yesterday hillary clinton was doing there is. the former massachusetts senator was sworn in as the 68th secretary
gregg: chris kyle joined the navy seals in 1999. his 160 confirmed kills is the most in military history. kyle once hit a target from 21 football field away. he received two silver stars, five bronze medals for valor while serving his country. martha: the suspect is said to have suffered from ptsd, post traumatic stress syndrome. it's estimated 26% of the veterans from the vac and afghanistan wars may have ptsd. from '04 to '09, 25% of vets treated by the va have had some form of what is...
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throughout the navy s.e.a.l. community, special operations forces, really, they are remembering a man who in their mind, their world truly was a legend for what he militarily accomplished during those tours in iraq. of course, another day to remember all of those who have fallen in battle. >> certainly 150 sniper kills. barbara starr, thank you very much for your reporting on that. i spoke with a close friend of chris kyle's early this morning, jason on the right in this picture with kyle told me that kyle will be missed. >> he and a friend took a marine that was suffering from ptsd to a gun range to shoot. as a way of giving back, it was certainly him taking his time to help -- again, help war heroes. apparently that -- >> he had quite a reputation in the field as one of the most lethal snipers out there. how did he handle that? >> chris viewed it as his job and he was protecting his brothers, frankly. he as a man was quite contrary to that. he was an incredibly loving father and charismatic and really caring pe
throughout the navy s.e.a.l. community, special operations forces, really, they are remembering a man who in their mind, their world truly was a legend for what he militarily accomplished during those tours in iraq. of course, another day to remember all of those who have fallen in battle. >> certainly 150 sniper kills. barbara starr, thank you very much for your reporting on that. i spoke with a close friend of chris kyle's early this morning, jason on the right in this picture with kyle...
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iraqi insurgents once dubbed navy seal chris kile the devil of ramaddi. a man whod gneai a reputation as one of the deadliest snipers in u.s. military history credited with more than 150 kills. insurgents even put a five-figure bounty on his head that was never collected. last year kile recounted his life as a sharp shooter in a best-selling book american sniper. just two weeks ago he spoke of the trouble many american troops have coming home and readjusting to civilian life. >> you're vulnerable. you're doing it for the greater good. all of a sudden you don't have an identity. >> brown: on saturday 38-year-old kile and a friend 345-year-old chad littlefield were shot dead at a gun range outside fort worth texas. >> mr. kile works with people that are suffering from some issues that have been in the military. this shooter is possibly one of those people. >> brown: the alleged killer was identifi as 25-year-old eddie ray routh who had served in iraq as a u.s. marine. he was apprehended and chargedded with two counts of capital murder. melissa repko has bee
iraqi insurgents once dubbed navy seal chris kile the devil of ramaddi. a man whod gneai a reputation as one of the deadliest snipers in u.s. military history credited with more than 150 kills. insurgents even put a five-figure bounty on his head that was never collected. last year kile recounted his life as a sharp shooter in a best-selling book american sniper. just two weeks ago he spoke of the trouble many american troops have coming home and readjusting to civilian life. >> you're...
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iraqi insurgents once dubbed navy seal chris kile the devil of ramaddi. a man who gained a reputation as one of the deadliest snipers in u.s. military history credited with more than 150 kills. insurgents even put a five-figure bounty on his head that was never collected. last year kile recounted his life as a sharp shooter in a best-selling book american sniper. just two weeks ago he spoke of the trouble many american troops have coming home and readjusting to civilian life. >> you're vulnerable. you're doing it for the greater good. all of a sudden you don't have an identity. >> brown: on saturday 38-year-old kile and a friend 345-year-old chad littlefield were shot dead at a gun range outside fort worth texas. >> mr. kile works with people that are suffering from some issues that have been in the military. this shooter is possibly one of those people. >> brown: the alleged killer was identified as 25-year-old eddie ray routh who had served in iraq as a u.s. marine. he was apprehended and chargedded with two counts of capital murder. melissa repko has b
iraqi insurgents once dubbed navy seal chris kile the devil of ramaddi. a man who gained a reputation as one of the deadliest snipers in u.s. military history credited with more than 150 kills. insurgents even put a five-figure bounty on his head that was never collected. last year kile recounted his life as a sharp shooter in a best-selling book american sniper. just two weeks ago he spoke of the trouble many american troops have coming home and readjusting to civilian life. >> you're...
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navy to fight in world war ii. that was the start of his great career in public service, and john, i am proud to be here by your side. mr. chairman, i spent a lot of time sitting in your seat, and congratulations on not having to do that today -- >> i don't know how long it will last, but thanks for pointing it out. >> you and senator mccain have effectively gutted this committee in its important role as a compel -- guided this committee in its important role as an compelling voice for defense did you have managed to pass opposition bills even during contentious times -- authorization bills even during contentious times. thank you both for your dedicated service to our nation. i am confident that you and senator inhofe will continue this tradition, and that senator mccain will still be a very, very valuable member and a voice on this committee. i believe our nation is fortunate to have a nominee for secretary of defense with the character and the experience and courage and leadership that chuck hagel would bring to
navy to fight in world war ii. that was the start of his great career in public service, and john, i am proud to be here by your side. mr. chairman, i spent a lot of time sitting in your seat, and congratulations on not having to do that today -- >> i don't know how long it will last, but thanks for pointing it out. >> you and senator mccain have effectively gutted this committee in its important role as a compel -- guided this committee in its important role as an compelling voice...
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"outfront," a close friend who is also a former navy s.e.a.l. he knew chris kyle for 17 years. thank you for coming on and talking about your friend. i know you had a chance today to spend time with chris's family. you've known him a long time. it's no secret, he was dedicated to helping other soldiers coming home from war who were struggling with the adjustment. was the shooting range a regular part of that to help them? >> it was part of it. from what i understand, he had talked to the kid, called him up and was like hey, do you want to get together? get out of the house? kind of clear your head out, let's go down to the shooting range and throw some rounds down range, and kind of a way to blow off a little steam, yeah. >> and i want to ask you more about that in a moment, but first, we were able to find some tape of chris talking. he was a very good speaker. he spoke at las vegas, at a gun show about the transition he went through from being a sniper who killed people. that's what he did, killed people, put them in his sights and killed people, to come home. here's a piece o
"outfront," a close friend who is also a former navy s.e.a.l. he knew chris kyle for 17 years. thank you for coming on and talking about your friend. i know you had a chance today to spend time with chris's family. you've known him a long time. it's no secret, he was dedicated to helping other soldiers coming home from war who were struggling with the adjustment. was the shooting range a regular part of that to help them? >> it was part of it. from what i understand, he had...
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but also james johnson, the chief of police of baltimore county, and captain mark kelly, astronaut, navy veteran, and the husband of congresswoman gabby giffords. gabby giffords, of course, was shot in the head by a mentally ill gunman in an assassination attempt in january 2011. today in an emotionally charged and at times contentious testimony, the most moving part of the day happen right at the very beginning with a surprise addition to the witness list as gabby giffords herself made her way down the aisle into the hearing room to deliver a short statement to the senators and the assembled media and the audience. this was a surprise today. it was clear that this was not something that was easy for her to do. >> okay. thank you for inviting me here today. this is an important conversation for our children, for our communities, for democrats and republicans. speaking is difficult, but i need to say something important. violence is a big problem. too many children are dying. too many children. we must do something. it will be hard, but the time is now. you must act. be bold, be courageou
but also james johnson, the chief of police of baltimore county, and captain mark kelly, astronaut, navy veteran, and the husband of congresswoman gabby giffords. gabby giffords, of course, was shot in the head by a mentally ill gunman in an assassination attempt in january 2011. today in an emotionally charged and at times contentious testimony, the most moving part of the day happen right at the very beginning with a surprise addition to the witness list as gabby giffords herself made her way...
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he had been secretary of the navy under ronald reagan and assistant secretary of defense under ronald reagan and one of the most decorated veterans of vietnam. united states senator. celebrated author. lawyer. and i thought he made a pretty strong, persuasive case. so did many of us. >> let's turn to cyber security. i was pleased that you mentioned cyber security in your initial remarks. the pentagon has moved expand its cyber security efforts. i have to talk about colorado. the air force academy is well positioned to train those new experts. would you talk a little more on your take on cyber security and what sort of resources we need. >> i've been to those facilities in colorado a few times and don't know as much about them as you do, but i am familiar with them. they are essential to our national security. cyber, i believe represents as big a threat to the security of this country as any one specific threat. for all the reasons this committee understands. it's an insidious, quiet, kind of a threat that we have never quite seen before. it can paralyze a nation in a second. not just
he had been secretary of the navy under ronald reagan and assistant secretary of defense under ronald reagan and one of the most decorated veterans of vietnam. united states senator. celebrated author. lawyer. and i thought he made a pretty strong, persuasive case. so did many of us. >> let's turn to cyber security. i was pleased that you mentioned cyber security in your initial remarks. the pentagon has moved expand its cyber security efforts. i have to talk about colorado. the air force...
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the murder yesterday of former navy seal chris kyle. this was a man who wrote american sniper. the man credited with the largest number of confirmed kills of any american soldier ever. he and another man gunned down at a texas gun range. >> if you want to stop violence in this country here is what you do. first, if you want to protect our kids you put armed security in schools. i'm not talking about arming teachers. i'm talking about police officers and certified professional security people. there is not a parent that sends off their kid to school that wants the kids to be unprotected. just in atlanta this past week armed security stopped a shooting in an atlanta school. stopped it. stopped it. >> chris: here is the problem with that respectfully, sir. if you arm people at schools a lot of these people aren't just motivated to kill people in schools. they want to kill people and forgive me he and if a school is too tough they will go to a movie theater iter like james holmes went. they will go to a shopping center. they will go to a gun range and kill chris kyle. >> talk about
the murder yesterday of former navy seal chris kyle. this was a man who wrote american sniper. the man credited with the largest number of confirmed kills of any american soldier ever. he and another man gunned down at a texas gun range. >> if you want to stop violence in this country here is what you do. first, if you want to protect our kids you put armed security in schools. i'm not talking about arming teachers. i'm talking about police officers and certified professional security...